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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,308.57, 98,006.54 and 23,755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,308.57, 98,006.54 and 23,755.57 is: 35,649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,308.57 : 98,006.54 = 23,755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,308.57/98,006.54 = 23,755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,308.57x = 98,006.54 × 23,755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,308.57x = 2,328,201,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,201,221.43/65,308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,649.25

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